FIZZ stock edges lower as National Beverage faces cautious earnings expectations
Published on 09/02/2026 at 16:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
National Beverage Corp. (ISIN US6350171061) stock is quoted at 31.69 USD as of September 2, 2026, leaving the LaCroix maker’s FIZZ shares modestly below their recent 52-week high of 41.77 USD and above a 52-week low of 28.55 USD according to market data.
Earnings focus ahead of September 3 release
Investors are now looking ahead to National Beverage’s fiscal first-quarter earnings report for the quarter ended July 2026, which is scheduled for September 3, 2026, with estimates pointing to a noticeable year-over-year improvement in key figures.
According to analyst expectations compiled by Investing.com, earnings per share for the quarter ended July are forecast at 0.62 USD, with revenue projected at 347 million USD, representing anticipated year-over-year gains of 3.8 percent in EPS and 4.9 percent in revenue.
A separate overview by TradingView cites consensus expectations for Q1 2026 revenue at approximately 347.04 million USD and EPS at 0.60 USD, underscoring a market view of modest growth versus the prior year’s comparable quarter.
LaCroix volumes and analyst stance weigh on sentiment
Beyond the headline numbers, the market’s attention is firmly on LaCroix sparkling water volumes, which have posed a challenge for National Beverage even as the broader category of flavored and sparkling water remains robust.
As summarized by Investing.com, investors are focused on whether LaCroix can reverse recent volume declines that have weighed on overall growth despite a booming market for sparkling water alternatives to soda, making segment performance a key driver for the upcoming quarter.
Analyst sentiment toward FIZZ remains cautious: the same preview reports that the single covering analyst rates the shares as a strong sell with a price target of 33 USD, implying only about 4 percent upside from the current 31.69 USD level as of September 2, 2026.
EPS estimates for the current quarter have been revised down by about 3.2 percent over the past two months, according to the same Investing.com analysis, suggesting some caution heading into the earnings release.
Recent performance and valuation context
Short-term performance has been subdued: market data compiled by MarketBeat show that National Beverage’s stock opened the year at 31.89 USD and, as of September 1, 2026, trades at 31.69 USD, a year-to-date decline of about 0.6 percent.
Over a longer horizon, National Beverage has historically generated solid profitability: for the trailing twelve months referenced in the MarketBeat overview, the company reported a return on equity of 32.20 percent and a net margin of 15.56 percent, underscoring a business that converts revenue to profit at an above-average rate.
At the current 31.69 USD price, the stock sits clearly below its 52-week high of 41.77 USD yet above the 52-week low of 28.55 USD, creating a trading range where investors are weighing potential upside against recent operational challenges highlighted in the earnings previews.
Further details on FIZZ stock and corporate disclosures
Comprehensive regulatory filings, dividend dates and historical earnings for National Beverage Corp. are available via the company’s disclosures and dedicated stock overviews.
LaCroix and other beverages as revenue drivers
National Beverage’s best-known consumer brand is LaCroix, a line of flavored sparkling waters that became popular as a low-calorie alternative to traditional soft drinks and has been a central contributor to revenue and margin performance.
Alongside LaCroix, the company markets a portfolio of other beverages including energy drinks and flavored sodas, giving it exposure to multiple categories in the North American beverage market and offering diversification when consumer tastes shift between sparkling water, traditional carbonated drinks and functional beverages.
FIZZ stock near the lower end of its yearly range
National Beverage Corp. stock (ticker FIZZ) is listed on the NASDAQ exchange, and recent data from MarketBeat show a closing price of 31.69 USD as of September 1, 2026, with the shares trading modestly below the midpoint of their 52-week range between 28.55 USD and 41.77 USD.
Key facts on National Beverage Corp.
- Company: National Beverage Corp.
- ISIN: US6350171061
- Ticker: FIZZ
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of September 1, 2026, 16:00): 31.69 USD
- Market capitalization: 2,96 billion USD (as of September 1, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages
- Index membership: NASDAQ Composite
